This blog is about the making of the World War II documentaries called "The Heroes of the 354th Fighter Group" and "Angel from Hell - The Bill Perkins Story".
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Wednesday, August 30, 2006

"Perk" served in the United States' 356th Fighter Squadron (which was a part of the 354th Fighter Group) in World War 2. His P-51 Mustang was named ANGEL FROM HELL. Although against the rules, he kept a very detailed diary from January 1 to June 12, 1944, the last six months of his life as a fighter pilot in World War II.

He crashed on June 13, 1944, a few days after D-Day near Notre Dame deCenilly in France.

My mother was married to Gordon Perkins, Bill's older brother. Gordon kept Bill's diary after the war. My mother had told me about it and when I read it, I was inspired to produce a documentary about his life in the war.

If you have any information about William R. Perkins or knew him, please contact Jon Teboe at flashframe1966@gmail.com.